Such programs must teach "abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school-age children."

"If people at the local level interpreted the bill as saying they should teach abstinence only, it would be unfortunate," he continued.

Under another, the law allocates $400 million to states to teach abstinence and nothing for other means of birch control.

As per the state of Texas, all health classes taught are taught abstinence only.

He wants to provide money for character education, and have schools teach sexual abstinence.